Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter O’Shea
Clogherinkoe, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois/Dundrum, Dublin/Cobh, Cork
Peter passed away peacefully in Sancta Maria Nursing Home, Kinnegad. He is predeceased by his son Peter Junior. He will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; wife Mary, children Jacquie, Kaery, Michelle and Simon, grandchildren Pierre, Cealan, Kieran, Cheyenne, Jenny and Michael, sons-in-law Bradie and Richard, daughter-in-law Aisling, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A family Cremation will take place. The family would like to thank you for your support at this difficult time.
Mary B. Martin (née Murtagh)
The Brosna, Mullingar, Westmeath/Ballynacargy, Westmeath/Portlaoise, Laois
Mary B. Martin (née Murtagh), The Brosna, Mullingar and formerly Churchtown, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath and Portlaoise, Co. Laois. ~ July 3rd. 2023 ~ Peacefully in her 90th year, in the company of her loving family at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar.
Predeceased by her husband Pat, son John and brother Michael..
Mary will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Nuala (Galligan) and son Pauric, cherished grandchildren Shannon, Louise, Michelle and Milla, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Jennifer, brother Vincent and sisters Patricia, Phyl, Eilish, and Kathleen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many good friends.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home, College Street, Mullingar, on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm followed by removal to St. Matthew’s Church, Milltown, with reception at 7.30pm. Mary’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Adrian Thompson
Newbridge, Kildare/Mountmellick, Laois
Thompson Adrian (London and late of Newbridge Co. Kildare and Mountmellick Co. Laois) on 5th April 2023. Son of Marion and the late Robert. Sadly missed by his mother, brothers Tom, Eric, Jonathan, Philip, family & friends in England and Ireland.
Memorial service will be held in Greystones Presbyterian Church, Trafalgar Rd., at 12 noon 8th July. Internment of ashes afterwards in Redford Cemetery (The Grove).
Brigid Tuohy (née McInerney)
Stradbally, Laois
Brigid Tuohy (Better known as Gussie) nee McInerney, 10 Ash Trees, Stradbally and formerly Bay Road, Mountmellick died unexpectedly July 2nd 2023.
Predeceased by her dear son Brendan. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Patrick and family Michael, Sheila, Mary, Eileen, Paddy, Christine and John, grandchildren, uncles, aunts, neices, nephews, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and her many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6pm with recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6pm with recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Margaret (Peggy) Blackwell (née Maher)
Tramore, Waterford/Ballinakill, Laois
The death has occurred of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Blackwell nee Maher, Tramore, Co Waterford. Formerly England & Ballinakill, Co Laois.
Peggy passed away peacefully on Saturday surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at Waterford University Hospital.
Predeceased by her son Stephen Rees, her parents Mr & Mrs Paddy Maher, her husbands John Blackwell and Peter Rees, her brothers Jerry, Joe, Martin, John, Jim, Oliver and her sister Nelly.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends, daughter Bernie Kinsella, Fairybush, son David Rees, Bunmahon, son Peter Rees and daughter in law Joan, England, brothers Michael, Ned, Paddy, Noel and sisters Mary, Kathleen, Esther, Bridie and Sheila.
Grandchildren, Sara, Rachel, Aoibhe, Johanna, Aoife, Padraig, PJ, Paula, Barbara, Eleanor and her ten great grandchildren. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Hennessy’s Funeral Home, Johnstown, Waterford, X91FW4A on Tuesday 4 th July, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by prayers.Requiem mass on Wednesday the 5 th July at 11am in St Brigids Church, Ballinakill, Laois. Burial afterwards in St Brigids cemetery.
Rosaleen (Rosie) Dunne (née Gorman)
Deerpark, Ballyfin, Laois
Died peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her daughter Ita, her sister Maureen Clear and her brother Oliver.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband John Joe, her daughters Mairead, Martina and Celine, her sons Joe and Eugune, grandchildren Tammy, Enda and Orla, great grandchild Luca. Sadly missed by her sisters Kathleen Wisely and Pauline Scott, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on Monday from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving to St. Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin on Tuesday for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Fintan’s Cemetery. House private, please.
The Mass will be live streamed on https://mountrathparish.ie/ballyfin-webcam/
John (Sean) Seymour
3 Church St., Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
John (Sean) Seymour, 3 Church St., Griaguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 28th, 2023, in the loving care of the nurses and Staff at The Hillview Nursing Home, Tullow Rd., Carlow.
Cherished brother of Recie, Kathleen, Ann and the late Melvin.
He will be sadly missed by his loving sisters, brother-in-law Peter, sister-in-law Una, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, on Tuesday, July 4th from 4pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal on Wednesday at 9.45am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
John’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, online streaming service
https://www.youtube.com/live/61dN4saLsPE?feature=share
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 5, 2023
